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FriesenPress
Pub date March 29, 2023
ISBN 978-1039175778
Price $27.57 (USD) Paperback, $28.99 Hardcover, $8.99 Kindle edition
With sharp, elegant prose, Sproule weaves a tale of regret, revenge, and dark secrets in the picturesque settings of Switzerland and a small Czech village in his outstanding latest mystery. Haunted by her inner demons, Swiss detective Angeline Devereux delves into a macabre murder investigation. The victim, an enigmatic, middle-aged man, carries a fabricated identity card, leaving Devereux determined to uncover his true identity. Her investigation leads her to a quaint Czech village. But as she unravels the complex web of revenge between the victim and a suspect, every clue brings her closer to danger. With each step towards the truth, she risks losing herself in this sinister game of cat and mouse.
Sproule skillfully portrays Devereux’s relentless struggle with her inner turmoil as she delves deeper into the mystery surrounding the brutal murder. The vivid descriptions transport readers to the quaint village and bustling city streets, while the moral quandaries add depth and complexity to the story. Sproule’s swift pace and shrewd storytelling will entice readers to devour this tale in one sitting, while also leaving them yearning for more. Fans of Alexander McCall Smith’s No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency Series will enjoy the twisty plot.
A riveting mystery that explores morally gray areas.
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